The National Park Service protects 3,000 acres in Nebraska at Scotts Bluff National Monument. Scotts Bluff towers 800 feet above the North Platte river and has served as a prominent landmark for native Americans, pioneers on the Oregon, California and Mormon Trails, the Pony Express, and still for travelers today. The park is rich with geological, paleontological, and human history.
The National Park Service calls Glacier National Park the "Crown of the Continent."
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The National Park Service preserves the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri to honor his lifelong service and contributions to humanity as scientist, educator, and humanitarian. Designated by Congress in the year of his death (1943).
The Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi administers the 450-mile Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail.
The foot trail between Natchez, Mississippi and Nashville, Tennessee that became known as the Natchez Trace was traveled by farmers, diplomats, ladies, bandits, soldiers and slaves. Today, five separate trails totaling over 60 miles allow visitors to experience stunning landscapes, history, and culture.
The National Park Service protects 344 square miles of wild waters in Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota on the Canadian border.
The National Park Service protects miles of sandy beach, high dunes and bluffs offering spectacular views of Lake Michigan at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Boston National Historical Park is comprised of many historic sites telling the story of events leading up to the American Revolution.
The National Park Service preserves historic Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. The star-shaped fort's defense of the city during the Battle of Baltimore (September 13-14, 1814) inspired Francis Scott Key to write "The Star-Spangled Banner," our National Anthem.
Acadia National Park is located on the rugged coast of Maine.
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park in Louisiana is dedicated to interpreting the history and development of Jazz music.